HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
灯 — lamp, light
- Reading
- dēng
- Meaning
- lamp, light
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
灯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is dēng and it means lamp, light. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
灯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 灯 (lamp, light), 台灯 (desk lamp) and 灯光 (light, lamplight).
Chinese words containing 灯
Frequently asked questions
What does 灯 mean in Chinese?
灯 means lamp, light in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 灯 read?
灯 is read dēng. Reading it inside real words — 灯 and 台灯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 灯 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 灯 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 灯 in a word?
A common word containing 灯 is 灯 (dēng) — "lamp, light". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 灯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 灯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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